Absolutely magical property. The views are indescribably beautiful. Everything you need is here!

What a great house! Would definitely stay here again.

We’ve been visiting the Bahamas for 20 years but this was our first time to Long Island. From the moment we walked through the front door of the Marings, we knew we’d picked the right place to stay! The views of Lochabar Bay and the cays across the way are simply stunning—sweeping and expansive, and yet the location and configuration of the thoughtfully landscaped property allow for complete privacy. Having kayaks on hand was terrific as we were able to see even more from the water: turtles, small sharks and schools of fish, barracuda, sea stars, sand dollars… The cottage setup, décor, and furnishings (both inside and out) are comfortable and in keeping with a beach house, which we thoroughly appreciated (wood, rattan, cushioned). The kitchen is well equipped, living and eating areas spacious, and bedrooms perfect for listening to the ocean waves while drifting to sleep. We were glad for other amenities as well: the outdoor shower, large washing machine, two clotheslines, bbq grill, cooler and chairs to take to the beaches, a cupboard full of games and puzzles.Since we were lucky enough to have four weeks on Long Island, we took the opportunity to explore just about everywhere. Each time we returned to “our” cottage, we truly felt we were home. Our sincere thanks to the Marings for sharing their place!

We’re a family of 4 & first-time visitors to Long Island, though familiar with the Bahamas & Caribbean. Happy with location of Maring’s Beach House—very central, easy to explore the island.The house was spacious, very clean & comfortable, with beautiful views. We slept well every night thanks to very comfortable beds & pillows. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware, utensils, glassware, & plenty of bath towels for our family.A few things to note: beach access is highly tide-dependent—we only had a tiny usable beach for 3 hours on 2/8 days, so it’s worth checking tide charts. Afternoon sun warms the kitchen quite a bit; curtains would help. Two stove burners must be lit manually, the ceiling fan blows them out, so only used 2 burners. Oven was dirty, both outdoor grills were rusty, did not use. Washer works well, no dryer or clothesline.Kayaks & snorkel gear available, though we didn’t use them as the water was rough. Shower head is fixed, no shower shelf space for soaps etc., towel rack fits only 2 towels.Master bedroom lacks curtains on one window; the others have stationary panels that don’t block morning warm sun (6:20am). Blackout curtains would help cool the house.A patio umbrella in a closet but nowhere to put it. A stand would be great for the deck.After a few brief communication with the host & owner, I didn’t get a welcoming feeling so I didn’t bother communicating. Overall, peaceful stay in a central & scenic location which we still enjoyed.